Before moving to Oregon I spent some time in Pacific Northwest on various business trips, visiting friends, and long weekends in Seattle and Portland (before kids and just because). So, needless to say, I had a fairly good idea moving…
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For most kids, the highlight of a family vacation is the swimming pool. Whether you’re camping or set up in a five-star hotel, at the end of the day, water can bring together the most bickering siblings and road-weary parents. From…
Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa is a popular family-vacation destination in Central Oregon’s Warm Springs Reservation. Less than a two hour drive from Portland and an hour north of Redmond, our family celebrated the start of summer vacation with a three…
The Cove Palisades State Park is a popular camping and boating destination in Central Oregon’s high desert region. Surrounding the Dechutes River and Crooked River appendages of Lake Billy Chinook, a 4,000 acre lake formed by the construction of the…
Mimicking the 7 Wonders of the World, the State of Oregon has identified its own 7 Wonders in the Oregon’s Seven Wonders campaign. Located north of Redmond and just outside of Terrebonne, Smith Rock is Central Oregon’s contribution to the…
Geothermal attractions are my among favorite places to visit in the entire world. I’ve experienced both the health benefits and general relaxation a good long soak in mineral water can add to your vacation. Hot springs are located across the…